IP Library Granted Patent US 8,331,594
Granted Patent B2
US 8,331,594 · App. 12/684,732 · Granted Dec 11, 2012

Hearing aid device with interchangeable covers

Assignee: Sonic Innovations, Inc.
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Patent No.
US 8,331,594
App. No.
12/684,732
Granted
Dec 11, 2012
Kind
B2
Abstract

A hearing aid device is described. The device including a housing having a plurality of sides, the housing also having a first color. At least one electrical component is held within the housing. A clip removably attachable to the housing is provided. The clip has a second color. The clip covers at least a portion of the plurality of sides of the housing.

Claims (13)

1. A hearing aid device, comprising:

a housing having a plurality of sides, the housing having a first color;

at least one electrical component held within the housing; and

a clip removably attachable to the housing, wherein

the clip has a second color,

the clip covers at least a portion of the plurality of sides of the housing,

the housing comprises a protruding structure, and

the clip comprises an open slot configured to connect to the protruding structure to removably attach the clip to the housing.

2. The hearing aid device of claim 1 , wherein the clip is removed from the housing an adhesive material.

3. The hearing aid device of claim 1 , wherein the clip is symmetrical in shape.

4. The hearing aid device claim 1 , wherein the clip is configured to cover a seam on the housing.

5. The hearing aid device of claim 1 , wherein the housing is created from a connection between a first housing portion and a second housing portion.

6. The hearing aid device of claim 1 , wherein the first color is different from the second color.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 11, 2019
From: SONIC INNOVATIONS, INC.
To: OTICON A/S
Reel/Frame 050344/0337 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 4, 2010
From: BRIMHALL, OWEN D.; COLLOTZI, CRAIG M.
To: SONIC INNOVATIONS, INC.
Reel/Frame 023901/0150 →
Continuity (1)
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